Overview
Experience the perfect way to see many London landmarks in a short amount of time with a knowledgeable driver guide and get a great overview of the city.
See the most popular locations that are London's essence including 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites + 2 Tudor Palaces, secret locations and hidden gems all packed into one fast-paced day.
You will have time for photo opportunities and short walks in iconic sights to see most of London in 6 hours such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, Horse Guards, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, Marble Arch, Kensington Palace, London Eye, River Thames, Shakespeare Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, Great Fire Monument, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, British Museum, Abbey Road.
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Important: No tickets are required for this tour and you won't be entering any attractions, only passing by and stopping for photo opportunities.
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- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Central London
Short walks and photo opportunities
English-Speaking driver guide
Private Transportation in a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other colours
Gratuities
Airport - Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tickets to Attractions
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Buckingham Palace
10 min
Get close up to the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen of England!
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Parliament Square
10 min
The heart of British democracy.
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Big Ben
5 min
Probably the most famous clock face in the world!
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Westminster Abbey
10 min
A place of Royal marriages and burials - and where every coronation has taken place for 1,000 years.
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Palace of Westminster
10 min
An iconic London landmark which contains the House of Parliament.
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10 Downing Street
10 min
The Prime Minister of Great Britain lives at Number 10.
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Whitehall Palace
5 min
The site of the public execution of King Charles 1 in 1649.
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Banqueting House
5 min
Classic building in the heart of Westminster.
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Whitehall
5 min
Government buildings on a street which shaped a nation.
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Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
10 min
We shall see the Horse Guard Change of the Queen’s mounted regiment.
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Trafalgar Square
10 min
The exact centre of London.
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Nelson's Column
10 min
Impressive monument to a national hero - Lord Nelson.
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St. James's Park
10 min
One of 4 Royal Parks in the centre of London.
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Thames River
10 min
The famous old River Thames!
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London Eye
10 min
An instillation to celebrate the new Millennium is now a permanent and popular attraction alongside the River Thames.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
10 min
Magnificent baroque Church the masterpiece built by the great Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London.
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Guildhall
10 min
One of London’s only Medieval Great Halls.
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Guildhall Art Gallery
10 min
Some culture - but also a surprising 2,000 year old discovery in the basement.
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Bank of England Museum
10 min
The country’s gold reserves are secured in this impressive stronghold.
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Winston Churchill Statue
10 min
British World War 2 leader and icon.
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Mansion House of City of London
10 min
Architectural gem and home of the Lord Mayor of London.
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The Monument to the Great Fire of London
10 min
Commemorates a conflagration that destroyed 5/6 of the City in 1666.
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Leadenhall Market
5 min
Victorian market which will appeal to fans of Harry Potter.
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Old Spitalfields Market
5 min
This neighbourhood is in ‘Jack the Ripper territory’.
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Tower of London
10 min
Fortress and Royal Palace and now the keeper of the Crown Jewels.
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Tower Bridge
5 min
Perhaps the world’s most iconic bridge!
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5 min
Headquarters of London's Metropolitan Police Force.
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London Bridge
5 min
The first ever crossing of the famous River Thames happened near this spot 2,000 years ago.
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Borough Market
15 min
High quality street food and speciality coffee under one roof.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
10 min
Replica of William Shakespeare's 17th century open air theatre alongside the River Thames.
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Fleet Street
10 min
Home of our old newspaper industry and the Demon Barber Sweeney Todd immortalised by Johnny Depp in a Hollywood blockbuster slasher movie.
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Covent Garden
5 min
Fun neighbourhood full of life and exceptionally good street artists.
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National Gallery
10 min
Some of the world's greatest Art - and surprise in store if you are a fan of 007 agent James Bond!
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Queen Victoria Memorial
5 min
Impressive sculpture in the foreground of Buckingham Palace.
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5 min
London's equivalent of Times Square!
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Soho
5 min
Vibrant neighbourhood of 'Little Italy' and 'Chinatown'.
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Statue of Eros (Anteros)
5 min
Piccadilly icon which is the heartbeat of London.
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Regent Street
5 min
Key shopping thoroughfare of London.
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Oxford Street
5 min
Home of many of London's flagship department stores.
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Mayfair
5 min
Neighbourhood of the most expensive real estate in London.
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Bond Street
5 min
Designer stores line the street of this well-to-do location.
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Park Lane
5 min
London's swish hotels line this key Mayfair thoroughfare.
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Marble Arch
5 min
London icon - which once sat in front of Buckingham Palace.
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Hyde Park
5 min
Another Royal Park - part of London's 'green lung'.
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Albert Memorial
5 min
Gilded sculpture to commemorate Prince Albert consort to Queen Victoria - for his commitment to London's Great Exhibition of 1851.
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Royal Albert Hall
5 min
Concert venue of unique and stunning architecture.
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Knightsbridge
5 min
Fashionable district and high class shopping.
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Harrods
5 min
Perhaps the world's most famous department store.
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St. James's Palace
10 min
Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - and place to witness a detachment of troops heading for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
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Clarence House
5 min
London residence of Charles, Prince of Wales - this street was used in the filming of 'The Crown'.
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Lancaster House
5 min
Stately home used in the Downton Abbey drama series.
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Spencer House
5 min
Stately home of Diana Spencer's ancestors.
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St. James's
10 min
Quintessentially English neighbourhood of posh shops and gentleman's clubs.
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Changing of the Guard
25 min
Every day in summer and 4 times weekly the rest of the year - its pure British pomp and ceremony!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about The Ultimate London Tour: Private 6-Hour Tour in a London Taxi
Can I cancel The Ultimate London Tour: Private 6-Hour Tour in a London Taxi for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Central London
- Short walks and photo opportunities
- English-Speaking driver guide
- Private Transportation in a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other colours
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Airport - Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tickets to Attractions
Which places does it visit?
It visits Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Palace of Westminster, Whitehall Palace, Banqueting House, Whitehall.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Black Cab Heritage Tours
